Happiness Books for Kids

Discover a joyful collection of books about happiness for kids. Help young readers explore and celebrate positive emotions through engaging stories and cheerful characters. From picture books to early readers, this curated selection offers uplifting and heartwarming narratives perfect for fostering emotional growth. Explore these delightful books about happiness and support your child's emotional well-being today!

BOOKS ABOUT FEELINGS

BOOKS ABOUT SADNESS

Happy

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A heart-melting animal story from Emma Dodd. Little owl loves playing games, trying new things and singing, but what makes little owl happiest of all Why, when he cuddles close with his mummy and whispers, "I love you". Featuring a tenderly-told rhyming text and heartwarming illustrations.

Mr. Happy

2+

Mr Happy was fat and round, and happy! When he meets Mr Miserable, the most miserable person in the world, Mr Happy wonders if he can make him happy by taking him to Happyland.

A Little SPOT of Happiness

3+

Join a little SPOT on another journey as he teaches the ways to be HAPPIER and spread HAPPINESS through kindness and gratitude.

I Feel Happy

3+

The sunshine character, Happy, is here to teach your little ones how to recognize this big emotion and name their feelings.

Happiness Around the World

3+

Beautifully illustrated picture book looks at concepts of happiness from across our planet. From forest bathing in Japan and playing the drums in Mali, to Danish hygge, Indian yoga and sharing a feast with family in the USA, every culture has its own unique take on how to achieve contentedness.

Where Happiness Begins

3+

This helpful picture book is a great introduction to mindfulness and emotional literacy. A spare text and simple illustrations encourage readers to find happiness even if it feels far away. The book gives it a shape, turning this elusive emotion into something real while acknowledging that you can't be happy all the time.

Happiness

3+

This little hardback book creates a moment to focus on Happiness. It introduces words to talk about feelings with confidence and in a way that feels good.

When I Feel Happy

3+

When I feel happy, it starts with a fizzing, fluttery feeling, as if lots of little butterflies are flying all around me! Developed in close consultation with expert child psychotherapist Dr Sharie Coombes, this beautiful book about emotion makes an ideal tool to help children recognise, understand and talk about their feelings more easily.

Happy Ninja

4+

Happy Ninja learns how to achieve more happiness!

How to Stay Happy

7+

Your brain is amazing, but sometimes it needs some help from you to stay happy. It's good to know how to look after it! Packed with simple explanations, advice, quick tips, journaling prompts, and awesome activities, How to Stay Happy will help you look after your brain, so your brain can look after you.